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CA03 XTX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,344 mi
Last recorded74,344 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ***Expansion tank damaged/holed/emitting coolant when hot***Advise replace ASAP*** ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ***outer casing missing*** ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ***+Tyre sidewalls showing signs of run-flat damage***Advise replace tyre***195/60R15-88H/V*** ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 68,787 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 68,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 63,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

Fail 6 May 2015 63,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant low

Pass 21 May 2014 59,134 miles

both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/raer tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre worn inner & wearing outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,584 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,610 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,556 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CA03 XTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 XTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA03 XTX registered?

CA03 XTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CA03 XTX safe to buy?

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